Last year, the event raised around £7,000, and organisers are hoping that figure will be smashed this time around.

And the signs are good; There are almost double the number of participants, with 180 walking this year.

And one group alone has raised around £2.000 between them.

The final total is still not yet known, but later in the year, a presentation evening will take place in which representatives from all the charities benefiting from the walk will pick up their cheques.

Awards are also dished out to the hikers - including the infamous gong for the biggest blister.

For landlord David Welsh, it’s his first year at the helm, and he said the event had been a big success.

He added: “I said for my first year I wanted to be at the pub just to make sure everything ran smoothly, but I might give it a go next time.”

Walkers set off early in the morning from Hawsker village, typically arriving at the tavern around lunchtime in time for their complementary pint and hot dog.

The rest of the afternoon is spent enjoying live music, food and ale outside the pub in the beer garden.

Hikers walk along the old railway line, and participants praise the scenic views throughout the journey.

There is also a shortened, eight mile trek, which starts from Hayburn Wyke.

“It’s been one of the best years to date,” said organiser Jane Moment.

“We are delighted with turnout and we are just delighted with all the support we have had and I would like to thank everybody who has helped out.”

“It’s a brilliant event, and I think people support it because we are fundraising for the best causes.”